ADOPT A JAGUAR

As the largest cat across South and Central America, the jaguar is a skilful hunter which inhabits rainforest and wetland regions. The jaguar is similar in appearance to the leopard, however there is a distinguishing feature which sets them apart – jaguars have spots that resemble roses with dots in the centre (leopards have a rosette pattern without the spots).

Relative to its size, the jaguar is said to have the most powerful bite of all the big cats. With a stocky body and strong jaw, jaguars are opportunistic and prey on a wide variety of species. They have even been known to stalk and kill caiman.

Deforestation has taken its toll on jaguar numbers; the destruction of their forest habitats has forced jaguars into conflict with humans over livestock, with retaliatory killings happening more often.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR JAGUAR ADOPTION

Help protect jaguars in the wild with an animal adoption, and you'll receive an exclusive adoption pack containing a soft toy, animal story, species fact sheet, personalised certificate and glossy photo. Plus, we’ll send you our Adopt magazine twice a year with updates on all our wildlife adoptions – perfect for animal lovers.

Adoptions last one year (those paid by monthly direct debit roll over until cancelled).

ISSUES AFFECTING JAGUARS TODAY

Jaguar numbers are believed to have suffered a 20-25% decline over the last three generations. according to the IUCN’s Red List. The threats facing this animal continue to intensify, with populations becoming more fragmented across an ever decreasing range.30% decline in numbers over recent years

As forest habitats are cleared for mining, agricultural and logging use, jaguars are becoming increasingly isolated. This makes the possibility of local extinctions more likely and the instances of conflict with humans more frequent. Reliant on a sufficient prey base, jaguars are more likely to turn to cattle when food is scarce which can lead to retaliatory killings.

Demand still exists for jaguar fur, teeth, paws and bones, and illegal hunting is a threat to jaguar survival. This species needs protection more than ever.

ADOPTING A JAGUAR WILL HAVE A MASSIVE IMPACT

Funds from your adoption will support Jaguars in the Fringe, a project working to protect the vanishing jaguars in the Yungas, a narrow band of forest stretching from the Andes to northern Argentina.

The project aims to secure the future expansion of the jaguar’s range and re-establish populations that have disappeared. You can help protect wild jaguars by adopting the Jaguar Family below.

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ADOPT THE JAGUAR FAMILY

The Jaguar Family lives in the Yungas, a threatened area of thick forest in north west Argentina. They are monitored by the Born Free-supported Jaguars in the Fringe.

This project works to protect the declining jaguars in Argentina by reducing habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation, enabling prey base recovery and reducing retaliatory killings.

Help us safeguard wild jaguars.

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ADOPTION PACK DELIVERY INFORMATION

We will process and send your order within 3 working days, and would normally expect it to arrive within 7 working days to addresses within the UK. All UK orders are sent via Royal Mail 2nd class delivery. Please allow 28 days for delivery on overseas orders. Please note – we cannot hold orders for delivery on a specific date.

Orders do not need to be signed for, but come in a box which won’t fit through the letterbox so you will need to be available to accept the delivery. A card will be left if you’re unavailable.

ADOPTING A JAGUAR AS A GIFT?

The adoption certificate can be personalised with the name of your choice, and delivery arranged to a separate address.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR JAGUAR ADOPTION?

Call our customer support team on 01403 240170.

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